• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

在这里学什么？

Media Arts is an innovative program that combines the study of communications theory and media production with the educational tradition of the liberal arts. Students majoring in Media Arts examine the theories and concepts behind contemporary communications and media; learning to analyze films, genres, directors, and hone critical writing skills. Magazine and newspaper writing and production are an integral part of the journalism program.

What are my career options with a Media Arts degree?

Media Arts graduates are prepared to enter the fields of journalism, film, television, and the performing arts with a wide breadth of skill and knowledge. They have the artistic, critical and technical skills necessary to succeed in today's job market as ethically and socially aware professional communicators. SHU’s close proximity to the New York City/Tri state area as well as businesses throughout Fairfield County, gives students the opportunity to work at high profile companies such as ABC News, NBC, CBS, and MTV in addition to many other impressive corporations that conveniently neighbor Sacred Heart University.

Media Arts Learning Outcomes

• Apply analytical methods to be active, critical consumers of mass media texts.
• Analyze ethical issues relevant to the production and distribution of mass media texts.
• Analyze the relationship between democracy and media systems.
• Work effectively in groups as both leaders and collaborators.
• Communicate and integrate ideas in oral, written, and audiovisual form.
• Demonstrate technical skills for creating multimedia artifacts, performances and/or productions.

Performing Arts Concentration

The concentration in Performing Arts is designed to give students the opportunity to combine their love of performance with the theory and practice of media studies. Majors who choose this concentration will take courses in Communication and Media Studies as well as Music, Theater and Dance. A Media Arts major with a concentration in Performing Arts moves through the following curriculum:

Required Courses | 48 Credits

• CM 101: Introduction to Media Culture 3 CR
• CM 102: Introduction to Media Production 3 CR
• CM 300: Senior Seminar 3 CR
• CM 397: Senior Project I 3 CR
• CM 398: Senior Project II 3 CR
• 3 CM History/Theory 9 CR
• 3 CM Production Courses 9 CR
• 2 CM Electives 6 CR

One PA Foundations Course:

• DA 100: Dance History 3 CR
• THR 101: Introduction to Theater 3 CR
• MU 125: Music in the Performing Arts 3 CR

One PA Elective (3 credits total)

• Dance Classes (ex. ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, musical theater, ballroom) (3 credits each)
• Music Classes (3 credits)
• Theater Classes (ex. acting, acting for musical theater, voice for musical theater, stage craft, playwriting, directing) (3 credits)

PA Performance (3 credits total, any combination; may retake each class up to 3x)

• Vocal Ensemble 1 CR
• Instrumental Ensemble 1 CR
• Black box Production 1 CR
• Main stage Production 1 CR
• Dance Ensemble Production 1 CR

Students who pursue the performing arts concentration produce in-depth presentations, performances, and written work in addition to leaving with a capstone project that showcases both their talent and critical thinking ability. Students who move through this concentration will acquire the knowledge and technical skills to pursue careers in the media and arts as they develop a theoretical, aesthetic, and historical understanding of the professional fields.

Performing ArtsFilm,Television and MediaJournalism

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Arts and Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Applicants have completed the equivalent of a United States secondary-school education (approximately twelve years of formal education) and have the appropriate diploma or satisfactory results on leaving examinations. English Language Requirements: TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based test or 80 on the TOEFL iBT; IELTS – 6.5 PTE – 62; iTEP – 5; ELS English for Academic Purposes - Level 112; Education First (EF) - C1; Cambridge Advanced English – 58; Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – 5.5; Cambridge Certificate in Proficiency in English (CPE) – 5.5.

课程信息

学制：全日制(AT LEAST 120 学分)

学费：US$42,800.00 (¥ 277,083) /年

开学时间：2022五月10日

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留学地点：Sacred Heart University5151 Park Avenue,FAIRFIELD,Connecticut,06825, United States